Overview
Location: Yeoman Road, Worthing, BN13 3NX
Salary: Up to £39,000
Title: Chef Manager
Location: Durrington
Salary: £39,000
? Chef Manager – Worthing, West Sussex ?
Contract Catering | Monday–Friday | Daytime Hours Only!
We’re looking for an innovative and passionate Chef Manager to take the lead at one of our thriving contract sites in Worthing, West Sussex. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves creating delicious, seasonal dishes and enjoys working in a positive, supportive kitchen environment.
What’s on Offer:
✅ Daytime hours – Monday to Friday (great work-life balance!)
✅ A busy and varied kitchen – no two days are the same
✅ A talented and friendly team ready to support you, including you’re very own Sous Chef
✅ The freedom to bring creativity to your menus
✅ A chance to be part of a well-respected contract catering business
You’ll Need Some Skills:
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Previous experience as a Chef Manager or similar leadership role
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Strong culinary skills and a flair for fresh, exciting food
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Confidence in managing kitchen operations and food safety
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A team-first attitude with a hands-on approach
(more detailed skill set listed below)
If you’re ready to bring your creativity and leadership to a fantastic kitchen and enjoy your evenings and weekends off – we’d love to hear from you!
Benefits:
- 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
- Plus your birthday off
- 3 volunteering days
- 3 days grandparent leave
- 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
- Secondary carer leave
- Wedding/commitment day leave
- Free meals on shift
- Bespoke training and development opportunities
- Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
- Pension and life insurance
- Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
- Wellbeing hub
- Access to employee assistance programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Menu Planning and Execution – create and plan menus in accordance with the style and customer preferences of the location. Oversee food preparation and presentation to ensure high-quality dishes, monitoring wastage and portion control
- Employee Management – recruit, train, and supervise all colleagues, including chefs, cooks and front of house. Provide continual guidance, coaching, and performance feedback to kitchen team.
- Inventory and Cost Control – monitor and manage stock levels, sensible approach to ordering supplies
- Customer Relations – Interact with customers to understand their specific catering needs and preferences and maintain an open channel of communication to address any concerns or requirements. Consistently seeking feedback is key to success
- Health and Safety Compliance – support the head chef to ensure adherence to health and safety regulations and food safety protocols/policies. Create an environment that has safety embedded in the culture
- Budget and Financial Management – develop and manage kitchen budgets, report on financial performance and implement any cost savings required without impacting delivery of excellence
- Menu Development and Innovation – stay updated on culinary trends and incorporate new ideas into menus
- Compliance and Documentation – maintain accurate records of inventory, orders, and food preparation processes and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements
- Proven experience as a Chef Manager
- Ideally a recent background with the corporate contract catering sector
- Excellent creative culinary skills
- Leadership and team management abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal relations skills
- Proficiency in food cost management
- Knowledge of food safety and health and safety regulations
- Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment
- Works according to the BaxterStorey core values
